Best West End and London theatre shows you have to see in June 2025
Fancy a night out at the theatre? These are the West End shows, musicals and plays you need to see in London this year.
Whether you're a local or in town for a special occasion, a West End show is a brilliant way to spend an evening. From award-winning musicals to book adaptations, and from re-tellings of iconic stories to limited-time shows, London is jam-packed with entertainment.
But how do you choose what to see in London? We've considered everything from budget, genres and cast to give you our pick of the best plays, musicals and theatre shows to see right now.
We've got the likes of Hamilton for the history buffs, Back to the Future for a dose of nostalgia, and we already know The Enormous Crocodile will be a hit with the kids. There's also limited-time only shows, such as Giant, Brendan Gleeson's West End debut in The Weir, and My Master Builder, not to mention an array of long-running classics such as Les Misérables and The Mousetrap.
All our recommendations come from critics at RadioTimes.com, who love to experience the plays we recommend. For our thoughts on some of the West End's latest offerings check out our Great Gatsby review and Witness for the Prosecution review.
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- Best West End shows at a glance
- Best West End shows to see in June 2025
- Best West End shows coming later in the year
- What time do West End shows start and finish
- Can you get theatre gift vouchers for London?
Best West End and London theatre shows at a glance
Awarded 4/5 stars or higher
- Fawlty Towers, from £23
- Stranger Things: The First Shadow, from £30
- The Devil Wears Prada, from £31.25
- Mrs Warren's Profession, from £31
- Hadestown, from £25
Limited time only West End shows
- Evita, from £35.50
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, from £42
- Till the Stars Come Down, from £24
- My Master Builder, from £30
- A Midsummer Night's Dream, from £24
- Into The Woods, from £28
- The Weir, from £27.50
Best West End shows for families
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, from £17.40
- Matilda the Musical, from £20
- Hercules, from £33
- The Lion King, from £35
Most popular West End shows
- Hamilton, from £24
- Wicked, from £28.25
- Phantom of the Opera, from £30
- Les Misérables, from £30
- The Book of Mormon, from £30
- Operation Mincemeat, from £39.50
Best London musicals
- The Great Gatsby Musical, from £20
- Moulin Rouge, from £24
- Oliver!, from £24
- Burlesque The Musical, from £25
- Cabaret, from £30
- Six the Musical, from £39.68
Last minute theatre tickets for London tonight
- TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, from £12
- Mamma Mia!, from £14.70
- Witness for the Prosecution, from £20
- Back to the Future: The Musical, from £22.68
Best West End and London theatre shows you must see in June 2025
Disney's Hercules
What is it about: Taking its story, characters and songs straight from the beloved Disney movie, Hercules is all about a young demi-god trying to find his place in the world. After discovering Zeus is his father, Hercules seeks out a trainer who can help him harness his supernatural strength, in order to become a hero and return to Mount Olympus. However, a dangerous god called Hades has other plans for him...
Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
When is it on until: 10th Jan 2026
Ticket prices: £33/£39/£56/£80/£103/144
Fawlty Towers The Play
What is it about: The classic '70s sitcom has come to the West End stage, adapted by writer, creator, and Basil Fawlty himself – John Cleese. The Monty Python actor has turned three iconic episodes from the original series (The Hotel Inspectors, The Germans and Communication Problems) into a two-hour play.
Venue: Apollo Theatre
When is it on until: 13th Sep 2025
Ticket prices: £18/£24/£42/£48/£72/£84/£119.40/£180
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The Devil Wears Prada
What is it about: Like the original movie, the Devil Wears Prada follows Andrea (Andy) Sachs, a salt-of-the-earth journalist who bags a job at the biggest fashion magazine in the world: Runway. As second assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, Andy fails to understand the glamorous world she finds herself in and struggles to meet the demands of her infamous boss, Miranda Priestly. Yet, as time goes on, Andy becomes seduced by the life she once despised and begins to lose herself on the way.
Venue: Dominion Theatre
When is it on until: 3rd Jan 2026
Ticket prices: £28/£33/£39/£56/£78/£92/£114/£144
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Mrs Warren's Profession
What is it about: Four-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton is joining forces with her real-life daughter, Bridgerton's Bessie Carter for Mrs Warren's Profession — a play which will also see her reunite with Dominic Cooke, the director of Hello, Dolly!. Mrs Warren's Professions is a commentary on society, women’s rights, and moral ambiguity, as it follows Vivie who learns about how her mother truly built her fortune.
Venue: Garrick Theatre
When is it on until: 16th Aug 2025
Ticket prices: £25/£46/£79/£61/£103/£140/£182
Buy Mrs Warren's Profession tickets London Theatre Direct
My Master Builder
What is it about: Ewan McGregor is returning to the West End this year, performing his first on-stage role for 17 years in My Master Builder. The play will be performed at Wyndham's Theatre for a limited time only — from 17th April to 12th July 2025 — and it tells the story of Elena Solness, a publishing magnate preparing to throw a party in the Hamptons to celebrate her architect husband, Henry Solness.
Venue: Wyndham's Theatre
When is it on until: 12th Jul 2025
Ticket prices: £25/£35/£45/£60/£70/£80
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Hadestown
What is it about: The musical follows the story of Eurydice, a young girl who goes to work in the underworld after being invited there by Hades, to escape poverty. Hades runs the underworld, whereas his wife Persephone — Our Lady of the Underground — runs a speakeasy behind Hades’s back. Orpheus, Eurydice’s singer-songwriter lover, attempts to rescue his love from the underworld, but will they both make it out?
Venue: Lyric Theatre
When is it on until: 14th Feb 2026
Ticket prices: £23/£33/£44/£62/£72/£95/£98/£110/£127
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Evita
What is it about: Based on the real-life story of the Argentine politician, Evita is the story of Eva Perón's rise from poverty to power and how she became one of the most legendary and divisive figures in Latin American history. As you probably know by now, this famous part is being played by Rachel Zegler and directed by Jamie Lloyd.
Venue: London Palladium
When is it on until: 6th Sep 2025
Ticket prices: £33/£39/£44/£56/£67/£80/£92/£103/£156/£190/£213
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
What is it about: This acclaimed adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s short story The Curious Case of Benjamin Button follows a man who is born in old age and gradually gets younger as each day passes.
Venue: Ambassadors Theatre
When is it on until: 11th Oct 2025
Ticket prices: £42/£66/£84
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The Great Gatsby Musical
What is it about: The Tony Award winning musical is based on the timeless American novel by F Scott Fitzgerald, featuring a jazz and pop-influenced original score. It follows Nick Carraway's encounter with mysterious billionaire Jay Gatsby, a man desperate to reunite with the love of his life, and the dire consequences of entering his world of new money.
Venue: London Coliseum
When is it on until: 7th Sep 2025
Ticket prices: £24/£35/£42/£45/£96/£132/£192
Buy The Great Gatsby Musical tickets at London Theatre Direct
Oliver!
What is it about: This beloved musical has been an instant classic since it first came to the stage in 1960. Its sensational soundtrack boasts timeless tracks like Food Glorious Food, Where is Love, Pick a Pocket or Two, As Long As He Needs Me, and many many more. Based on the Dickens novel, it's all about a poor Victorian child coming up against the terrifying, colourful characters of London.
Venue: Gielgud Theatre
When is it on until: 13th Sep 2025
Ticket prices: £24/£42/£66/£78/£107.40/£150
Buy Oliver! tickets at LOVEtheatre
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Cabaret
What is it about: Cabaret is currently showing at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse in London's West End. A night at Cabaret promises to be an experience as well as a night out — guests are invited to immerse themselves in the club experience and can even drink and dine before diving into the world of inhibition-free Berlin. The cast of Cabaret, like 2:22 A Ghost Story, is ever-changing, right now you can see Rob Madge and Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd.
Venue: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
When is it on until: 28th Mar 2026
Ticket prices: £30/£55/£75/£100/£125/£150/£200/£235/£245/£285
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Operation Mincemeat
What is it about: This sharp-witted comedy tells the real-life story of a WWII operation, and answers the question: how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler? If you're thinking that this musical sounds extremely bizarre, you'd be absolutely right.
A favourite of several members of the RadioTimes.com team, this musical is sure to have you humming its soundtrack for the weeks after, but bear in mind it books up quickly and you may need to get Rush tickets to see it.
Venue: Fortune Theatre
When is it on until: 28th Feb 2026
Ticket prices: £89.50
Buy Operation Mincemeat tickets at ATG Tickets
Mamma Mia!
What is it about: Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! West End theatre tickets! Mamma Mia! is one of the most popular London theatre shows, and it's easy to see why; set to the soundtrack of ABBA songs, the story follows Sophie as she prepares for her wedding day on the idyllic islands of Greece. But, Sophie has a dream, and it's to have her dad (who could be one of three people) walk her down the aisle...
Venue: Novello Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £30/£36/£60/£72/£102/£117/£150/£180/£210
Buy Mamma Mia! tickets at LOVETheatre
Six the Musical
What is it about: By now, you've probably caught a glimpse of this bizarre retelling of the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives. In the musical, each wife takes it in turns to share their story of how they were wronged by the Tudor King, and why that means they should be the lead singer of the wives’ pop group.
Venue: Vaudeville Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £39.70/£51.20/£62.70/£85.70/£97.20
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Hamilton
What is it about: A blend of hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway is the musical backdrop to this show, which tells the true(ish) story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers and George Washington’s right-hand man. Now on stage for a whopping 10 years, Hamilton is still an unmissable musical.
Venue: Victoria Palace Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £54/£69/£71.50/£95.50/£107.50/£120/£132/£162/£186/£210/£240
Buy Hamilton tickets at LOVETheatre
Matilda the Musical
What is it about: Adapted from Roald Dahl’s much-loved book of the same name, Matilda is an evening of wholesome, family-friendly fun. The story follows Matilda, an extraordinarily gifted girl who’s underappreciated by her parents, who finds herself at a school run by the dreaded Ms Trunchbull – but what happens when Matilda suddenly realises she’s gifted at more than just maths?
Venue: Cambridge Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £25/£46/£64/£76/£85/£109/£134/£169
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The Lion King
What is it about: A story we all know and love. Based on the 1994 Walt Disney movie of the same name, The Lion King musical play features music from Elton John, actors in decadent animal costumes and giant hollow puppets. The show opened in the Lyceum Theatre over 20 years ago in 1999, and is still going strong after more than 7,500 performances.
Venue: Lyceum Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £34/£53.95/£68.95/£78.95/£88.95/£98.95/£108.95
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Wicked
What is it about: Wicked knows a thing or two about being ‘Popular’! This musical is the prequel to The Wizard of Oz, and it tells the story of Elphaba (the future Wicked Witch of the West) and her friendship with Glinda (the Good Witch of the South). It was nominated for six Tony awards, including Best Actress, and obviously, has produced an incredible film with a sequel coming this year.
Venue: Apollo Victoria Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £28.25/£38.25/£62.10/£73.60/£85.10/£96.60/£108.10/£123.05/£146.05
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Back to the Future: The Musical
What is it about: The musical follows the plot of the blockbuster film: teenager Marty McFly is blasted back in time to the year 1955 by eccentric scientist Doc Brown and unwittingly changes the course of history.
Venue: Adelphi Theatre
When is it on until: 3rd Jan 2026
Ticket prices: £23.50/£46.50/£64/£75.50/£87/£99/£110.50/£128/£168.50/£203
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The Book of Mormon
What is it about: From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes this comedy musical about two Latter-Day missionaries who are posted to a remote Ugandan village to preach the faith of the Church, and to convert its inhabitants to Mormonism.
Venue: Prince of Wales Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £24/£30/£42/£57/£66/£90/£117/£150
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
What is it about: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a two-part play written by Jack Thorne and based on JK Rowling’s original story. It follows Harry, Ron and Hermione 19 years after they saved the wizarding world, and they’re joined by a new generation of wizards and witches to stop mysterious evil forces for another time.
Venue: Palace Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £17.40/£29/£40.60/£52.50/£63.80/£75.40/£92.80/£121.80/£150.80
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Les Misérables
What is it about: Les Misérables is a musical that needs no introduction. After 20 years as a prisoner in 19th century France, Jean Valjean struggles to return to a normal life. At every corner, he is dogged by the ruthless Police Inspector, Javert.
Venue: Sondheim Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £31/£49/£61/£88/£121/£134/£164/£188/£212/£242
Buy Les Misérables tickets at LOVETheatre
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
What is it about: The musical includes all of the late great Tina Turner's much-loved songs, and follows her journey to stardom, from her humble beginnings in Tennessee to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll — with her live performances selling more tickets than any other solo artist across the globe. It showcases all the ups and downs along Tina's way, and you'll leave the theatre feeling very motivated.
Venue: Aldwych Theatre
When is it on until: 13th Sep 2025
Ticket prices: £25/£43/£61/£85/£103/£115/£152
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
What is it about: The Bridge Theatre is bringing back Nicholas Hytner's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The show previously ran in 2019 and received countless five-star reviews for it's mind-boggling spectacle which can only be compared to real magic. Fairies fly, chaos descends and the audience are right in the midst of it as the Shakespearean comedy unfolds.
Venue: Bridge Theatre
When is it on until: 23rd Aug 2025
Ticket prices: £36/£43/£60/£79/£97/£164
Buy A Midsummer Night's Dream tickets at London Theatre Direct
Witness for the Prosecution
What is it about: Based on the 1925 short story, Traitor Hands, this Agatha Christie play follows Leonard Vole, a young man accused of murdering a widow in cold blood to get a hold of her fortune. Despite protesting his innocence, the evidence of the case seems to be against him, helped along by those determined to see him face the noose.
Venue: London County Hall
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £20/£40/£55/£70/£95/£115
Buy Witness for the Prosecution tickets at London Theatre Direct
Phantom of the Opera
What is it about: It's one of the most popular theatre shows and one of the West End's most enduring love stories. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera has been performing for over 30 years now, and shows no sign of slowing down. If you aren't already familiar with the compelling plot, the show tells the story of the Phantom, who seeks to control the Paris Opera House. He finds a new student, a chorus girl called Christine, and trains her to sing the music of the night.
Venue: His Majesty's Theatre
When is it on until: Ongoing
Ticket prices: £30/£45/£47.50/£57/£72/£75/£84/£114/£119.50/£162/£210
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow
What is it about: The play acts as a prequel to the series and follows a young Henry Creel, who we meet in season 4 of the Netflix show. He's just moved to Hawkins with his family, and has started at Hawkins High, alongside a mix of classmates that will be very familiar to fans – Joyce Maldonado, James 'Jim' Hopper Jr, Bob Newby and more, plus new character Patty Newby, Bob's adopted sister.
Venue: Phoenix Theatre
When is it on until: 9th Nov 2025
Ticket prices: £25/£30/£45/£65/£80/£99.50/£125
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Moulin Rouge!
What is it about: Moulin Rouge follows the story of Christian, a young writer who meets and falls in love with cabaret dancer, Satine. The duo unfortunately can't be together, and this musical shows their love story filled with joy, heartbreak and despair.
Venue: Piccadilly Theatre
When is it on until: 25th Oct 2025
Ticket prices: £20/£30/£40/£50/£60/£70/£80/£90/£100/£105/£125/£150
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Best West End shows coming later in the year
Burlesque The Musical
What is it about: Following record-breaking, sold-out shows in Manchester and Glasgow, Burlesque The Musical is finally coming to London. Featuring songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside new songs by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley, this musical about self-discovery is sure to be a sizzler.
Venue: Savoy Theatre
When is it on: 10th Jul – 6th Sep 2025
Ticket prices: £40/£60/£75/£97.50/£150/£175
Buy Burlesque The Musical tickets at ATG Tickets
Till the Stars Come Down
What is it about: This bright and bubbly show follows the wedding of Sylvia and Marek, and you're all invited. Over the course of a hot summer’s day, a family gathers to welcome a newcomer into their midst. But as the vodka flows and dances are shared, passions boil over and the limits of love are tested.
Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket
When is it on: 1st Jul – 6th Sep 2025
Ticket prices: £24/£34.50/£47.40/£59.40/£78/£95.40/£114/£150
Buy Till the Stars Come Down at LOVE Theatre
Into the Woods
What is it about: Into The Woods is all about the intertwining of several of Grimm's Fairytales. Jack and the Beanstalk, Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Cinderella all come together under one story centred around a baker and his wife trying to have a child.
Venue: Bridge Theatre
When is it on: 2nd Dec 2025 – 18th Apr 2026
Ticket prices: £33/£51/£62/£87/£110/£156/£213
Buy Into The Woods tickets at TodayTix
What time do West End shows start and finish?
Like with the price, this depends entirely on the show, and whether you've got a matinee or evening performance. Most shows run for two hours to two and a half hours, with a 15-minute interval. A matinee performance usually starts at 2:30pm, whereas the evening performances will begin around 7:30pm.
West End show weekend breaks and hotel stays
If you're travelling to London for a West End show, it makes sense to spend a few days in the city; especially if you're planning on seeing an evening performance which will have you leaving the theatre at around 10pm (that's our bedtime!).
There are a number of websites, like Holiday Extras, where you can book your theatre tickets and hotel in one go. You can choose which theatre show you'd love to see, then select how many nights you'll stay around your chosen date, and it'll suggest hotels just a stone's throw away from the theatre.
Plus, as it's a package deal — a theatre show and hotel combo — you'll save a couple of quid, too.
Book a West End show and hotel stay at Holiday Extras
What is the easiest way to get to the West End?
Travelling to the West End when you live outside of London can seem like a mean feat. But we're here to reassure you that it can be done with minimal faff and on a budget, too.
Train timetables are usually released 12 weeks in advance, and train operators put cheap train tickets on sale shortly afterwards. The nearer your travel date, the more expensive the train tickets will be, so be sure to snap up tickets as soon as possible.
Railcards are also a great way to save a couple of quid on your travel — 1/3 of the total ticket fare to be precise. Find the right Railcard for you at Trainline.
If you live too far away from London to comfortably travel there and back in one day, and let's face it, a lot of us do, you may want to consider an overnight stay. Airbnb offers private rooms and entire homes all across London, so you're bound to find somewhere that fits your budget.
Can you get theatre gift vouchers for London?
Wondering what could be the perfect gift for your theatre-loving friend or family member? The obvious choice is to buy them theatre tickets, but with people's jam-packed schedules and with so many plays and musicals with a whole-host of genres to choose from, buying specific theatre tickets for a specific date might not be the easiest idea.
That's where a London theatre gift voucher comes in! Theatre gift cards are a great present idea for a loved one as you can use them on a range of theatre shows, such as Disney’s The Lion King, Cabaret, Wicked, and Moulin Rouge. The West End theatre gift cards are flexible, too, as a lot of them can be redeemed for up to 12-months from the time of purchasing.
So where can you buy these brilliant vouchers from? A lot of UK ticketing companies sell them, and to make matters simple, the Going Out team have put together a list for you below — you're welcome.
- Buy a West End gift voucher at LOVEtheatre
- Buy a theatre voucher at ATG Tickets
- Buy a London gift card at Fever
- Buy a theatre gift card at London Theatre Direct
- Buy a theatre gift experience at Virgin Experience Days
This next deal is perhaps out of a lot of people's budgets, however, despite the extravagant price tag, it does actually save you money in the long run. TodayTix is offering theatre lovers a ticket to every single show in the 2024 theatrical season with its All You Can Seat package. With All You Can Seat, you'll receive access to premium Band A tickets to all West End shows, and a personal concierge to assist with planning and booking. There are just 10 All You Can Seat tickets, and the packages are priced at £10,000.
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